Alex Chiasson getting closer to return

Dallas Stars forward Alex Chiasson missed his fourth straight game Tuesday night due to a shoulder injury, but he is getting closer to a return.

Chiasson skated Tuesday morning in San Jose and could be ready to go as early as Thursday’s game against Columbus at American Airlines Center.

“Right now my injury feels pretty good,” Chiasson said. “I’ve just got to focus on getting my legs and my lungs back. I haven’t skated much since that Chicago game. I had one little skate, and today was really my first skate. “